Preparing for the Future: Embracing Opportunities in Sixth Year Orientation
The Sixth Year Orientation emphasizes the significance of developing essential study skills and identifying personal interests as students prepare for their futures. This pivotal year focuses on subjects relevant to future careers and establishes a solid foundation for Year Seven and beyond. By promoting higher-level cognitive abilities such as analysis, discussion, and research skills, students can better understand their strengths and passions. Exploring career paths, whether through university, apprenticeships, or vocational training, ensures they are well-equipped to navigate their post-school aspirations.
Preparing for the Future: Embracing Opportunities in Sixth Year Orientation
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Sixth Year Orientation 2 The Future
Déjà Vu • Last time ….. • The importance of the Sixth Year • Study of subjects relevant to later career • Grounding for Year Seven and beyond • Establishing good study skills • Promoting higher level cognitive abilities (analysis, discussion, explanation, research skills and their application) • Becoming a good student • The importance of study skills
Planning for the Future • What am I interested in? • NOT …. • What am I good at? • BUT …. • What am I interested in? • What floats my boat? • NOW ….. Write down your interests in order 1 to 5 …
gnîqiseautÒn (Know thyself …) Inscription at the Temple of Apollo, Delphi • What kind of person am I? • Academic • Good with my hands • Arty • Scientific • Polymath • Sporty • Precise • Less than precise
Quo vadis? • What do I want to do after school? • University • Technical College • A job • Apprenticeship • GAP year • Services e.g. Armed forces/Police etc. • Mooch off parents • WHY?